Description
1954 Jaguar XK120 SE 'Broadsport' Roadster
Registration no. 171 XVM
Chassis no. S 675748
Engine no. F 3313-8S
• Delivered new to the USA
• Full Broadsport specification with alloy body
• Converted from left- to right-hand drive
• Extensively upgraded in every respect
This stunning Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster was sold new via Jaguar's West Coast, USA distributor Charles Hornburg in Los Angeles, California. Manufactured on 9th June 1954, the car was originally finished in cream with red interior and a black hood. Previous owners in the USA were Russ Farmer of San Francisco (early 1980s); Luther Slape of California; and Chip Starr of Portland, Oregon.
In 2012 the Jaguar was purchased by Tony Ditheridge of Hawker Restorations fame and imported into the UK.
The car was next owned by Simon Clinton, who had the Broadsport alloy body made and commissioned the rebuild. In the course of rebuilding the car, Guy Broad also incorporated numerous performance-enhancing upgrades. The specification list runs to three A4 pages ( copies in photos ).
Suffice to say that highlights include the following: original 3. 4-litre engine rebuilt to full C-Type specification with upgraded internals; lightened steel flywheel with 4. 2 E-Type 9. 5" diaphragm clutch; Broadsport MT75 Cosworth five-speed gearbox with alloy case; latest specification Salisbury 4HA rear axle with 3. 54:1 final drive ratio; AVO adjustable suspension dampers front and rear; uprated front anti-roll bar; Broadsport fast road/ rally front disc brake conversion using three-piston Girling callipers; C-Type specification 12" rear drum brakes; restored steering box; Broadsport fast road/ rally high-flow aluminium radiator with Spal electric fan; Bell larger bore stainless steel exhaust system; WOSP alternator electrics; 123 adjustable distributor; high output started motor; correct cloth-wrapped wiring loom; Facet Red Top fuel pump; Lucas 576 spot lamps and correct Lucas Pf770 headlamps with bespoke 55/ 60W halogen bulbs; and 72-spoke wire wheels with special offset, chrome rims, and stainless steel spokes.
The car is in exceptional condition finished in Jaguar silver with immaculate leather upholstery and carpets in navy. Navy mohair hood and full tonneau cover. Side screens ( with padded cover for storage ).
The undersides and under wheel arches are as immaculate as the upper side of the car.
Master switch.
Cruises at over 100mph at 3000 rpm in 5th gear. A magnificent car for long distance touring or classic rallies.
The car comes with a large history file, a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, and a UK V5C. The original gearbox and drum brakes are included in the sale.
